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**4V50 Gary** · June 16, 2002, 08:56 AM

But with respects to Ruger's Old Army, I've stuffed them all the way to the top before I could barely compress the .457 ball atop o' the powder. You won't get the most accurate load doing this and it is a tremendous waste of powder. However, Ruger engineered the gun to so that it can safely handle a chamber full of 3F powder. Was told this at the Ruger Armorer's school. BTW, I wouldn't try this with any other make of blackpowder revolver.

Regarding the use of a filler material, it's a good safety practice and safe firearms use is something that should always be practiced.

June 16, 2002, 08:56 AM	#13
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,845	Call me a loudmouth... But with respects to Ruger's Old Army, I've stuffed them all the way to the top before I could barely compress the .457 ball atop o' the powder. You won't get the most accurate load doing this and it is a tremendous waste of powder. However, Ruger engineered the gun to so that it can safely handle a chamber full of 3F powder. Was told this at the Ruger Armorer's school. BTW, I wouldn't try this with any other make of blackpowder revolver. Regarding the use of a filler material, it's a good safety practice and safe firearms use is something that should always be practiced. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!* Last edited by 4V50 Gary; June 17, 2002 at 07:59 PM.